I didn’t know I was on this list, as I’ve never heard of Agharta. I certainly know of Pax Mahle, so it’s likely a scenario where he’s using contacts from another of his projects.
Sounds like (from the RMP note contained therein and the brief info here on WB that I found) it is not my style of wine, at all. Interesting that it is released now, and is a 2004!
That’s what it says in the offer (and I assume why Glenn mentioned it here).
One curious thing though is that (according to Parker) there are 475 cases of Agharta, while there were only 56 cases of the 02 Pangea and 113 cases of the 03.
As a charter member of the Wine-With-Flavor Bourgeoisie , I have just placed an order with Pax Mahle’s “new” venture for the 58 months in oak, Rhone blend of 92% Syrah, 5% Grenache, and the rest Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussane. I expect delivery soon, so I will pop a bottle at BF 2.5 Day 2 and share it with those who like flavor in their wine. Those who do not may obtain small tastes by begging.
I bought a case and got the signed magnum - arrived last week. On Friday, we popped one along side an '04 Alban Reva and '05 Saxum Bone Rock. It was right there with both of the other two - an excellent wine. Very well balanced and not over-oaked even after 58 months in barrel. I didn’t find it overly “hot” at all. Ron Freed and his wife Andrea joined me that night - perhaps he will weigh in as well.
Mark, thanks for the frame of reference. I have had the other two wines mutliple times, and have enjoyed them. This might sway me to get a couple of bottles if I can scrounge up some extra funds.